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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 371.90 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 371.90 and 184.04 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 371.90 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/371.90 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 371.90 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 68,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,444.48/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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